Bayern Munich have confirmed that they will promote sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic to their executive board at the end of the current season.
The Bundesliga champions made the announcement ahead of the November international break as their hunt for a new coach continues following Niko Kovac's exit.
Salihamidzic, a six-time title winner and Champions League victor with the club during a nine-year playing stint between 1998 and 2007, was appointed to his current position in 2017.
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The Bosnian favourite, whose promotion is one of the final acts overseen by outgoing club president Uli Hoeness, is expected to have an increased say in transfer activity going forward as the club looks to prolong their tenure as Germany's premier football side.